Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
San Diego, UNKNOWN
Rady Childrens Specialists of San Diego Main

Job Opportunity: Therapy/Rehabilitation - San Diego, California

Position Details

• Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation (Speech-Language Pathologist)
• Location: San Diego, California
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 20 weeks (interpreted from 20 as weeks)
• Shift: Will consider either 5x8 hour shifts or 4x10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday

Requirements

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the specialty
  • Experience working with children aged 0-3 years
  • Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Experience in a children’s hospital setting
  • Pediatric outpatient experience
• Licensure & Certifications:

  • California state license
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA only, HeartCode acceptable)
  • CCC-SLP (Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology) required
• Preferred:

  • VitalStim certification
• Note: School experience does not count toward experience for this position.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid photo ID (front and back) must be presented on the first day.
• Background checks including criminal background, sex offender search, national criminal database, education verification, and others must be completed within 30 days of start.
• Education verification and transcripts/diploma required.
• Various certifications may be required depending on role specifics (e.g., ACLS preferred but not required).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required for most clinical roles in this children’s hospital.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by an MD, DO, NP, PA, or APRN.
• Fit test for N95 masks within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or 2 vaccines each
  • Hepatitis B series or titer (titer preferred)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no declinations accepted)
• Negative 9-panel drug test (non-THC) within 30 days of start.
• Medication calculation test required for all RNs (not applicable here but noted for awareness).
• Competency exams required with at least 80% score, including pediatric-specific exams.
• Badge photo required (JPEG format, recent, plain background).
• Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments must be signed prior to start (e.g., HIPAA, confidentiality, code of conduct, meal waiver, professional accountability).

References & Employment History

• Two supervisory references verified within 1 year of start from clinical leadership (director, supervisor, or manager).
• Employment application must cover a full 7 years with no gaps over 6 months without explanation.

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric speech-language pathologists with a strong background in early childhood and ASD, seeking a travel contract in a children’s hospital outpatient setting in California.